Lab Technician II/III

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

Competency to work in Water Analysis ("WA") or General Analysis (“GA”) or Gas Chromatography Analysis (“GC”) Laboratories

Conducts analysis of samples from multiple processes and products in accordance with standard procedures, work instructions and methods

Conducts analysis of samples from multiple processes and products in accordance with standard procedures, work instructions and methods

Monitors product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications

Provides technical support and assistance to chemists and engineers as requested

Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of EHSS principles and values; champions safety

Documents and notifies Lab Staff of any LIMS issue

Ensures that all Shift Changeover Communications have been completed

Understands and performs all work following OSHA regulations and Company policies and procedures

Ensures any employee entering the laboratory complies with all Lotte Chemical safety requirements

Participates in and completes all assigned training programs

Responds rapidly and appropriately to emergencies following safety guidelines and procedures; uses equipment, chemicals and procedures appropriate to the situation

Performs other duties assigned by management that generally fall within the expected scope of this position

Monitors inventory in applicable lab and documents as needed to order supplies.

Issues work and entry permits for general, hazardous; provides lock out, tag out documentation

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite; ability to use database systems and other programs and applications used by this position.

Fluent in English language including reading, writing and speaking; ability to read and write at a minimum of high school level; ability to clearly communicate to all levels in organization

Tech II

Training: Presenter for others on equipment and methods.

Ensures that test results are documented in LIMS, Documentation from test results are organized and correctly filed and completes COA's.

Reviews methods as requested; assists in setting up methods

Conducts intermediate troubleshooting evaluation of instrumentation, document the instrument issue in conjunction with Lab Tech III and Lab Staff (as needed).

Understands and Conducts all applicable calibrations and SPC as required on a intermediate level.

Conducts any assigned assessments for Safety and Environmental; e.g. safety showers, waste SAA, etc.

Enter Maintenance work requests for repairs such as building related issues, life station alarms, etc.

Tech III

Training: Presenter for others on equipment and methods.

Ensures that test results are documented in LIMS, Documentation from test results are organized and correctly filed and completes COA's.

Reviews methods as requested; assists in setting up methods.

Conducts advanced troubleshooting evaluation of instrumentation, document the instrument issue, repairs upon Staff approval.

Understands and Conducts all applicable calibrations and SPC as required on a advanced level.

Orders GC gases as needed.

Initially responds to calls from assigned Lab Technicians reporting in sick; schedule coverage to cover shift utilizing Work Schedule and Overtime Tracking adhering to Lotte Chemical Overtime Policy (Unscheduled Coverage)

Conducts any assigned assessments for Safety and Environmental; e.g. safety showers, waste SAA, etc.

Enter Maintenance work requests for repairs such as building related issues, life station alarms, etc.

Monitors schedule for Fatigue Risk Management; reports findings to Quality Manager

Experience & KSA’s

Tech II

Works under minimum supervision

Two to five years of laboratory experience in a petrochemical plant or analytical environment.

Knowledge of and experience with laboratory equipment including, but not limited to, Gas chromatography (GC), and general analysis equipment and methods.

Ability and experience in working with batch and continuous operations in laboratory environment

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on assignments

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite; ability to use database systems and other programs and applications used by this position.

Fluent in English language including reading, writing and speaking; ability to read and write at a minimum of high school level; ability to clearly communicate to all levels in organization

Tech III

Works under minimum supervision

Minimum of 5 years’ laboratory experience in a petrochemical plant or analytical environment.

Knowledge of and experience with laboratory equipment including, but not limited to, Gas chromatography (GC), and general analysis equipment and methods.

Ability and experience in working with batch and continuous operations in laboratory environment

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on assignments

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite; ability to use database systems and other programs and applications used by this position.

Fluent in English language including reading, writing and speaking; ability to read and write at a minimum of high school level; ability to clearly communicate to all levels in organization

Competencies All Company Core Competencies

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent required

Technical school degree for the lab or bachelor’s degree in science area such as chemistry preferred

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires an employee to be in a lab environment. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. Employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location. General lab noise from equipment may be experienced. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear. The employee is required to stand (possibly for long periods of time), use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.